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SJI 6252

1981 Lotus Esprit

Red Petrol 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,657 mi
Last recorded50,657 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Lotus Esprit54,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 6252
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 50,657 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 59,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 59,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Aug 2021 50,657 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn both universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn both universal joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front metal brake pipe is slightly kinked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front seats should have bigger mounting washers fitted to stop pulling through the floor but still secure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,587 miles

headlights deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,579 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Apr 2018 50,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear both sides tyres slightly perished

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 50,603 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,603 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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SJI 6252 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit in Red with a 1,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1981 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 54,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJI 6252, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 45 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJI 6252 is a 1981 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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